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Suspicion over weapons find
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 01/12/2017
» The army says that a huge store of weapons found last week in Chachoengsao was intended by political elements to support unrest in Bangkok. However, many are suspicious over the timing of the discovery.
Rogues in robes
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/12/2017
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has launched a nationwide crackdown on 95 rogue monks. It is singling out those who indulge in sex, scams, transvestism and politics.
Doubts over Prawit probe
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/01/2018
» Several politicians formerly charged by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have expressed doubts over the body's probe into Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watch collection.
Election date not promised
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 30/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to clarify whether the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will step down from power after the February 2019 general election.
Give me just a little more time
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 31/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appealed to the public to let him stay on in power to "continue laying the foundations for the country," even though he gave no indication of how long he intends to remain in charge.
Delay? What delay?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 05/02/2018
» National Legislative Assembly (NLA) vice-chairman Peerasak Porjit has denied reports that an organic bill governing the election of MPs has been manipulated to buy some more time for the government to stay on in power.
Prayut targets democracy activists
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 14/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday vowed to get tough on political agitators, saying all people must be subject to the law.
Succession battle
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/02/2018
» Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan to succeed as Pheu Thai leader, said a well-placed source within the party.
Unwanted advice
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha lashed out at a key member of the government's anti-corruption drive Tuesday who had urged him to take action over the luxury watch scandal involving Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Why the contempt?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 23/02/2018
» Thailand scored poorly in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) because of its political system, a lack of transparency concerning government officials, compromised press freedom and a low level of public participation in national affairs, observers said.